*!* MAY 2016 Walking Challenge *!*

AlphaHowls
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*!* MAY 2016 Walking Challenge *!*
This is continued from previous Monthly Walking Challenges, we are walking into the 5th month of the new year *YAY Keep going!*. Each month has its own thread.

**** Anyone can join in at any time. The more the merrier, let’s keep each other motivated ****

Walking seems like the easiest way to start getting exercise, and even if you cannot track distance (or do not want to), tracking time is good too...go for a 10 min walk after dinner, or up it to 30 minutes, you will be amazed at the end of the month how much more exercise you are getting in. :)

Come back here and just post how far you walked, even if it was to the mailbox on a given day. The important thing is that you are moving and getting out (or if you walked in place in your basement to a video). Sometimes we need a little encouragement in order to do things in life.

Check in everyday with how far you walked or how long. This is just to motivate us to get in at least some exercise every day, and keep an eye on each other. Remember, you can track by steps, distance (miles or kilometers), time, etc.

RULES:
*no bullying
*no pressure
*just walking, dancing, stepping, hiking, anything to get you moving.
*just lace up the shoes and take a walk!
*anyone can join in at any time.

Frequently Asked:
Is there a way to flag this thread or do we have to search for it every time?

There is a star in the corner (right) you can click that to favorite the topic. It will always be on the right when you enter the community area. You can click the star once back in the forums and it shows you the topic you starred.

Can I join? How do I join the challenge?

Really simple, just come back here and post/tell us about your walk experience in any form you wish!

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  • campingma
    campingma Posts: 60 Member
    Count me in.
  • patsyacs
    patsyacs Posts: 1,322 Member
    I'm in if a step counter worn all day is good
  • jbenson0513
    jbenson0513 Posts: 8 Member
    Sounds like a good place to start
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,981 Member
    patsyacs wrote: »
    I'm in if a step counter worn all day is good

    Step counter is groovy here. I wear a fitbit charge HR
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,981 Member
    health_guard wrote: »
    I'm in...can't believe tomorrow is May 1st...this year is flying by!

    NO KIDDING! Somebody needs to get their foot off of the accelerator!
  • breathless575
    breathless575 Posts: 140 Member
    I will do this!
  • summerfit20
    summerfit20 Posts: 10 Member
    I'm in for a daily goal of 10k plus a day!
  • Healthy4me4ever
    Healthy4me4ever Posts: 164 Member
    I'm in. I want to do a minimum of 10,000 steps a day.
  • annaasal
    annaasal Posts: 1 Member
    I wanna join
  • feliciahappy
    feliciahappy Posts: 11 Member
    I'm in
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,981 Member
    Awesome! Welcome aboard walkers!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,793 Member
    cpanus wrote: »
    I'm in for 35,000 steps.

    Chris

    Sorry, that should be 350,000 steps!

    Chris
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,981 Member
    cpanus wrote: »
    cpanus wrote: »
    I'm in for 35,000 steps.

    Chris

    Sorry, that should be 350,000 steps!

    Chris

    I saw that earlier and sort of figured that was what you meant, considering your April numbers!

    *dew claws up*
  • sbergen3088
    sbergen3088 Posts: 37 Member
    I'm in.....can I post in miles instead of steps...
  • MelsLeanDream
    MelsLeanDream Posts: 305 Member
    I'm in. I wear a fitbit charge so will post my steps daily
  • Amy2Lynn
    Amy2Lynn Posts: 14 Member
    I would like to give this a try. ☺ I will post in steps. Hoping this will help keep me accountable.
  • KhadijahOwos
    KhadijahOwos Posts: 40 Member
    edited May 2016
    I'm in. I'll post in steps! I'm aiming for 210,000 steps for the month. I'm basing this off my past step count for the month and adding a few thousand a week on to challenge myself!

    N.B. I'm tracking using my Fitbit Charge HR
  • StephanieJane2
    StephanieJane2 Posts: 191 Member
    Me too ! 10000 per day or at least an hour a day, I have 2 dogs so should be easy for me xx
  • jbenson0513
    jbenson0513 Posts: 8 Member
    Glad I got up and because I'm challenging myself to move more, made an honest effort! Felt amazing
  • cmludd
    cmludd Posts: 5 Member
    Hi everyone, I'm in. I will walk at least 10,000 steps a day.
  • StephanieJane2
    StephanieJane2 Posts: 191 Member
    Had a puncture today, so does pushing bike count as steps ??
  • justrying2015
    justrying2015 Posts: 277 Member
    (1 May)Walked 5.10 mi/11,686 steps
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,981 Member
    StephanieJane2 wrote: »
    Had a puncture today, so does pushing bike count as steps ??

    Anything, anyway you like. A step is a step.
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,981 Member
    sbergen3088 wrote: »
    I'm in.....can I post in miles instead of steps...

    Anyway that makes it groovy for you.
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,981 Member
    Awesome to see everyone today!
  • Healthy4me4ever
    Healthy4me4ever Posts: 164 Member
    My target is a minimum of 10,000 steps a day. Today I have done 31,727 and the day isn't over yet - not likely to go up much more though, don't think I could if I wanted to.
  • mamallama1082
    mamallama1082 Posts: 9 Member
    Happy May 1st!! it's crazy windy outside today so I will walking around the house as much as possible!!! Guess the house work will be done today
  • joujito556
    joujito556 Posts: 27 Member
    Great, I am in... 7,013 steps

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